News & Events Archives
2009 Archives
09.29.09 : The Irate Birdwatcher will be premiering in Seattle on Nov 4 at 7 pm at The Mountaineers Bldg, 7700 Sand Point Way NE. Or, catch a sneak preview in Issaquah on Oct 28 at 7 pm at the King County Library Service (KCLS) Center, 960 Newport Way NW. The public is invited to attend these free screenings.
04.15.09 : Crest Pictures newest film The Irate Birdwatcher is done. Yay! It's all about wilderness preservation...taken from the writings of Harvey Manning - the Northwest's legendary outdoor author and conservationist. Harvey's inspiring words are spoken by Earl Prebezac - a Northwest gem, the music composed by David Michael is gentle to the ears, but rocks!...and the stunning nature footage shot by Robert Chrestensen spans over nine years of filming in the backcountry of the Cascades and Olympics.
02.15.09 : Crest Pictures is currently in production on two new films due out in 2009. We're in post-production on a film about wilderness preservation which should be in the can by Apr, 2009. We're also in the field shooting another film about an extreme sport...due out by Aug, 2009.
2007 Archives
08.19.07 : Below the Clouds airing on Oregon Public Broadcasting. Crest Pictures is proud to announce the broadcast of Below the Clouds on Oregon Public Broadcasting's (OPB) long-running series Oregon Lens. Now in its ninth season, the popular program showcases a wide range of work by independent Northwest filmmakers. The film will air August 29 at 10 pm. For more information see OPB.
06.01.07 : Below the Clouds is now available at Mt Rainier National Park. In addition to Whittaker Mountaineering in Ashford -- gateway community to the park's Paradise entrance -- the DVD can also be purchased in the Jackson Visitor Center bookstore through the Northwest Interpretive Association and in the Rainier Guest Services gift shops at Longmire, Paradise and Sunrise.
04.05.07 : Below the Clouds gets another glowing review from the press. Seattle PI "Hike of the Week" columnist Karen Sykes recently reviewed Below the Clouds and the DVD for a special to the paper's Getaways section. Her comments were both insightful and poetic. We're very thankful to Ms Sykes for taking the time to really "look" at the film and for letting her readers know about it's valuable message.
03.09.07 : Below the Clouds has been accepted into the prestigious Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival for 2007. It will be screened on Sat, Mar 31 during the 5:15 session in the "Oasis" Room (#234) at Kane Hall where Washington Trails Assoc (WTA) and Conservation NW are sponsors. This "quiet-time" venue was set up to give weary festival-goers a break for relaxation and reflection - to simply enjoy nature's beauty and its wonders. Anyone already attending the festival gets free entrance to the show.
2006 Archives
12.15.06 : At last ... the Below the Clouds DVD with 38 minutes of bonus features is here and available for sale. Go to Shop to buy your copy. The film is a tribute to Rainier - The Mountain. Don't forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to keep current with free screenings, media buzz and other pertinent mountain information and happenings.
12.03.06 : The Below the Clouds DVD is in post-production and should be available on Dec 15. We'll be taking orders soon. Either contact us by email or sign up for our e-newsletter to get the most up-to-date information on how to still order in time for the holidays.
11.09.06 : Below the Clouds gets glowing review from the press - Tacoma's News Tribune Outdoor Editor Jeffery Mayor gives Below the Clouds a thumb's up. "If you love Mount Rainier, a new film by Robert Chrestensen just might explain that passion." Read More
09.15.06 : Fall Premiere on Public TV - Crest Pictures announces its latest film Below the Clouds / Rainier Impressions to be aired by Seattle's KCTS Television during the third season of its award-winning program About Us - a series showcasing the work of Washington and British Columbia independent filmmakers. Mark your calendar for Nov 16 at 10 pm.
09.09.06
: NEW WEB SITE - Crest Pictures launches a Web
site for
its newest film Below the Clouds / Rainier
Impressions.
Visitors to the site will not only find the story behind this unique
nature film featuring Mt Rainier, but also a film preview, photos,
news and more. Sign up for the e-newsletter and keep informed about
free film presentations, any press buzz, festival screenings and
awards, and when and where the video will be available on DVD.
07.15.06
: CURRENT PROJECT - Watch for the debut of Crest Pictures' feature
film Below the Clouds / Rainier Impressions by
filmmaker Robert Chrestensen. Follow in the footsteps
of the filmmaker. This is an intimate portrait of a truly unique
mountain environment painted with stunning imagery and an inspiring
original score by Northwest talent Annastasia Workman. Four years
of filming brings this extraordinary vision of Mount Rainier to life.
06.26.06 : FILM SHOWING - Check out the exhibits at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture - currently a Chrestensen short, Wanderings, screened at the 2006 Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival, is being shown as a video loop in the bio-diversity space of their "Life and Times of Washington State" exhibit. This coincides with the international tour of the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibit running through Sept 4. Filmed in Washington's legendary Enchantment Lakes, this nature film portrays the essence of a fragile wilderness with beautiful images, a captivating soundtrack by acclaimed Northwest artist Hanz Araki, and lyrical words that send a heartfelt message for preservation.